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Sinlaku Continues to Impact the Marianas; Severe Weather for the Central Plains and Northeast; Record Warmth for mid-Atlantic to Southeast

Sinlaku continues to affect the Marianas as it moves north through Friday. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected from the Northeast to the Mid-Mississippi Valley today and for the Central/Southern Plains on Friday. Considerable flooding impacts are ongoing in the Upper Great Lakes, and expected to continue through the weekend. Fire weather concerns persist in the Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Lincolnton, Lincolnton-Lincoln County Regional Airport (KIPJ)

Lat: 35.48°NLon: 81.16°WElev: 876ft.

Fair

82°F

28°C

Humidity 37%
Wind Speed W 9 mph
Barometer 30.06 in
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 16 Apr 12:54 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Lincolnton NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 62. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 62 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 88. Light west northwest wind.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Calm wind.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers between 8am and 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 70 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 70.

    High: 70 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 62. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 88. Light west northwest wind.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Calm wind.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Sunday
A chance of showers between 8am and 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 70.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 41.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 73.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 80.
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Point Forecast:
Lincolnton NC
 35.47°N 81.25°W (Elev. 801 ft)
Last Update:
6:10 am EDT Apr 16, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm EDT Apr 16, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 22, 2026
 
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